Lorraine Mashongedza v Confidence Mutsvanga

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the immovable property was acquired during the subsistence of the customary law union","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Property acquired February-May 2009; union ended October/December 2009"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff directly or indirectly contributed to the purchase and building of the property","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff employed 2006-2008; performed household duties; some financial contribution"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff is entitled to any share of the immovable property","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Unjust enrichment principle; contributions made"}
• {"issue_text":"What share the plaintiff should receive","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"40% contribution assessed"}

Background